About the Author
Sally Spedding
ISBN 0330486969
Rs. 640
Picador
Cloven
Who it's for: Readers of historical fiction with a supernatural twist
In the quiet village of Cold Firton, Tripp's Cottage stands as a silent witness to intertwined pasts. In 1830, Sian, separated from her brother, finds herself at the cottage amidst a cholera epidemic, where suspicion runs high. Nearly two centuries later, Ivan Browning arrives at the same cottage, only to be drawn into a chilling parallel when a foot-and-mouth outbreak grips the region, and he begins to hear spectral pleas for help. 'Cloven' weaves together these two timelines, exploring the echoes of a past tragedy that refuse to stay buried.Why You Should Read? Unravel a compelling dual-timeline mystery connecting two devastating epidemics. Experience a ghostly narrative where the past literally haunts the present. Immerse yourself in an atmospheric rural English setting, rich with historical detail. Discover a suspenseful tale that blurs the lines between history, mystery, and the supernatural.
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- Dual timelines: 1830 cholera and present-day foot-and-mouth
- Atmospheric rural English setting in Cold Firton
- Ghostly narrative with spectral pleas for help
- Explores echoes of past tragedy in the present
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What is the book about?
It's a dual-timeline mystery set in Cold Firton, linking a 1830 cholera epidemic and a modern foot-and-mouth outbreak through a haunted cottage.
Who are the main characters?
In 1830, Sian, separated from her brother, stays at Tripp's Cottage. In the present, Ivan Browning arrives at the same cottage and experiences supernatural events.
Is it a ghost story?
Yes, it has a ghostly element: Ivan hears spectral pleas for help, suggesting the past haunts the present.
What genre is it?
It's historical fiction with elements of mystery and the supernatural.